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AV09 GAU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,318 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 61,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,930 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes slightly perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 2mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 2mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 53,909 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,254 miles

o/s/f brake disc, inner face rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,973 miles

both front tyres close to wear limit

front wipers smear

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 31,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,527 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AV09 GAU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV09 GAU registered?

AV09 GAU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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